🇨🇳 How to say

“ten” in Chinese

十shí
Illustration of "ten" in a Chinese cultural setting
A child counts ten colorful balloons tied to a park bench, pointing to each one with excitement as they reach the final number.

Usage note

十 is the basic number for ten, used in counting, ages, and telling time—it's one of the first numbers you'll use every day in Chinese.

Examples

  • 我有十个苹果。

    I have ten apples.

  • 他十岁了。

    He is ten years old.

  • 现在是十点。

    It's ten o'clock now.

Quick check

What does "十" mean?

  • A. ten
  • B. river
  • C. earth
  • D. home

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